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SUMMARY:Active Aging Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the City’s Annual Active Aging Expo\, a day filled with energy\, educational talks\, interactive demonstrations\, and preventive screenings. This free event will be held on Thursday\, May 1\, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park\, located at 506 South Frederick Avenue\, next to Gaithersburg High School. \nExplore resources from not-for-profit organizations focused on health and wellness\, along with businesses specializing in services for older adults. \nNo registration is necessary—just show up and get ready to change your life!
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/active-aging-expo/
LOCATION:Benjamin Gaither Center\, 80 Bureau Dr A\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Gaithersburg":MAILTO:lauren.neal@gaithersburgmd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
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SUMMARY:💡Olney Days💡
DESCRIPTION:​Olney Days Free Paper Shred\, Household Donations\, Lightbulb Exchange\, & Electronic Recycling Event\nFREE but cash donations are appreciated to offset costs\n– Paper shred – 3 boxes or 3 large bags of paper. No newspapers​.​\n– Household Donations – Project B Green will accept household donations include clothing\, shoes\, hand bags\, housewares\, toys\, bed & bath\, media\, holiday decorations\, kitchenware\, small electronics (working)\, sporting goods\, books\, small furniture (no larger than 4ft by 4 ft).\n– Lightbulb Exchange – The Department of Environmental Protection will be there to swap out your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs for energy efficiency LED bulbs. Feel free to bring as many lightbulbs as you have and receive up to 3 LEDs per person.\n– Electronic Recycling – Montgomery County will accept activity fitness trackers\, alarm clocks\, audio equipment\, cable/satellite boxes\, cables\, calculators\, circuit boards\, computers and related items (CRT and flatscreen monitors\, keyboards\, flash drives\, modems)\, copiers\, digital cameras\, drones\, small handheld electric tools\, radios\, remote controls\, stereos\, cell phones\, empty toner cartridges\, video game consoles and controllers. For a complete list of accepted items go to the county’s electronics recycling page.\n– Terracycling – Green Olney will be collecting hard to recycle things that cannot be placed in the household blue bins picked up by the county. These things include: Crayons\, pens\, pencils (wood and mechanical)\, markers\, toothpaste tubes with caps\, toothbrushes\, floss containers and the packaging it comes in\, disposable razors\, blades\, and the packaging it comes in\, socks\, Brita brand filters\, pitchers\, and the packaging it comes in\, beauty and skincare bottles\, tubes\, caps\, mascara tubes and wands\, jars\, compacts\, contact lens cases\, single use eye-drop vials\, contact solution bottles and caps.
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1olney-days%f0%9f%92%a1/
LOCATION:Sandy Spring Bank\, 17801 Georgia Ave\, Olney\, MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T170000
DTSTAMP:20250512T173012Z
CREATED:20250512T173012Z
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SUMMARY:💡Illumination Station💡
DESCRIPTION:Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills\, apply for energy assistance\, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more! \nYou also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)\, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1illumination-station%f0%9f%92%a1-18/
LOCATION:Quince Orchard Library\, 15831 Quince Orchard Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20878\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery Energy Connection":MAILTO:Larissa.Johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T143000
DTSTAMP:20250513T173136Z
CREATED:20250512T173013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T173136Z
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SUMMARY:💡Illumination Station💡
DESCRIPTION:Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills\, apply for energy assistance\, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more! \nYou also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)\, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1illumination-station%f0%9f%92%a1-19/
LOCATION:Marilyn j. Praisner Library
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:💡Illumination Station💡
DESCRIPTION:Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills\, apply for energy assistance\, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more! \nYou also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)\, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1illumination-station%f0%9f%92%a1-20/
LOCATION:Marilyn j. Praisner Library
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T160000
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SUMMARY:Going Solar in Montgomery County: Your Options – presented by the Montgomery County Green Bank
DESCRIPTION:Cindy McCabe from MC Green Bank will discuss how solar panels work\, whether they’re “worth” it for your home\, and other options you have to lower your energy bills. Hear from an unbiased solar expert. \nLearn more about your options for saving money on electricity and switching to cleaner energy. How do Solar Panels work for residents? Do they really lower your energy bill? \nCindy McCain is the Director of Renewable Energy Programs at the Montgomery County Green Bank\, a publicly chartered 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to accelerating energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, and clean energy investment in Montgomery County\, MD. More info: https://mcgreenbank.org/
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/going-solar-in-montgomery-county-your-options-presented-by-the-montgomery-county-green-bank/
LOCATION:Wheaton Library\, 11701 Georgia Ave\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Bethesda Green’s Green Living Fair
DESCRIPTION:Bethesda Green’s Green Living Fair is a vibrant\, family-friendly event celebrating sustainability\, local leadership\, and community action. The fair highlights local businesses\, nonprofits\, and makers that are advancing real solutions in clean energy\, waste reduction\, green living\, and climate resilience. \nHosted at our downtown Bethesda space\, the event features interactive exhibits\, hands-on learning activities\, sustainable product vendors\, and MoCo Made products in partnership with the Montgomery County Food Council. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local change-makers\, explore practical steps for greener living\, and discover new ways to get involved in climate action right here in Montgomery County. \nWhether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or just beginning your sustainability journey\, the Green Living Fair offers inspiration\, education\, and community for all ages. Come be part of the movement—and help shape a more sustainable future for all.
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/bethesda-greens-green-living-fair/
LOCATION:Bethesda Green\, 4825 Cordell Avenue\, Suite 200\, Bethesda\, MD\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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CREATED:20250429T144252Z
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SUMMARY:💡Project Porchlight💡
DESCRIPTION:Because the porch is often the entryway into the home\, we decided to use this as the first point of contact to reach residents to talk about using less energy. Trained Energy Ambassadors walk through the neighborhood and swap out incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs for LEDs. If you would like to bring this program to your community\, organization\, or HOA – email energy@montgomerycountymd.gov and we will schedule something for you!
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1project-porchlight%f0%9f%92%a1/
LOCATION:Decoverly I
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
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UID:10000117-1747483200-1747501200@montgomeryenergyconnection.org
SUMMARY:💡Project Porchlight💡
DESCRIPTION:Because the porch is often the entryway into the home\, we decided to use this as the first point of contact to reach residents to talk about using less energy. Trained Energy Ambassadors walk through the neighborhood and swap out incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs for LEDs. If you would like to bring this program to your community\, organization\, or HOA – email energy@montgomerycountymd.gov and we will schedule something for you!
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1project-porchlight%f0%9f%92%a1-3/
LOCATION:Decoverly I
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20250518T174504Z
CREATED:20250429T144253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T174504Z
UID:10000112-1747569600-1747587600@montgomeryenergyconnection.org
SUMMARY:💡Project Porchlight💡
DESCRIPTION:Because the porch is often the entryway into the home\, we decided to use this as the first point of contact to reach residents to talk about using less energy. Trained Energy Ambassadors walk through the neighborhood and swap out incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs for LEDs. If you would like to bring this program to your community\, organization\, or HOA – email energy@montgomerycountymd.gov and we will schedule something for you!
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1project-porchlight%f0%9f%92%a1-2/
LOCATION:Decoverly I
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000
DTSTAMP:20250520T180047Z
CREATED:20250513T173140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T180047Z
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SUMMARY:☀️ Go Solar Coffee Chat ☕
DESCRIPTION:Grab your coffee and join us for an informal and informative Go Solar Coffee Chat! Whether you’re just starting to explore solar energy\, ready to go solar\, or have solar already\, this virtual gathering can answer your questions live\, about what you need to know about making the switch to solar power and what comes next. \nThis is your chance to ask questions\, connect with others who are in the same stage as you\, and gain the confidence you need to embrace renewable energy. Let’s chat\, share ideas\, and start your solar journey! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f-go-solar-coffee-chat-%e2%98%95/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000
DTSTAMP:20251119T024502Z
CREATED:20251001T224521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T024502Z
UID:10000179-1747830600-1747834200@montgomeryenergyconnection.org
SUMMARY:☀️ Go Solar Coffee Chat ☕
DESCRIPTION:Grab your coffee and join us for an informal and informative Go Solar Coffee Chat! Whether you’re just starting to explore solar energy\, ready to go solar\, or have solar already\, this virtual gathering can answer your questions live\, about what you need to know about making the switch to solar power and what comes next. \nThis is your chance to ask questions\, connect with others who are in the same stage as you\, and gain the confidence you need to embrace renewable energy. Let’s chat\, share ideas\, and start your solar journey! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f-go-solar-coffee-chat-%e2%98%95-5/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20250527T181613Z
CREATED:20250512T173016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T181613Z
UID:10000116-1748349000-1748361600@montgomeryenergyconnection.org
SUMMARY:💡Illumination Station💡
DESCRIPTION:Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills\, apply for energy assistance\, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more! \nYou also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)\, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.
URL:https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1illumination-station%f0%9f%92%a1-21/
LOCATION:Poolesville Library\, 19633 Fisher Avenue\, Poolesville\, 20837
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery Energy Connection":MAILTO:Larissa.Johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov
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